These Daily Devotionals were written by Brother Edwin Findley in his booklet called “Fear Not”. “Fear not” is found 365 times in the Bible.

When I hear a Gideon speaker, I am reminded of an email I received from a college friend, who I have not seen since college (soon it will be 40 years since I was in college). My mother was Dean of Women of East Texas Baptist College.

• March 10: First Baptist Church Hugo will have Master’s Voice in Concert at 11 a.m. For more info, call 580.326.9663.

Certain combinations of molecules in our blood may help identify those at highest risk of developing lupus, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist believes. Joel Guthridge, Ph.D., hopes to uncover those secrets of the autoimmune disease with a new $6.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), recently celebrated 20 years of progress for the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline with an event at the state Capitol. This milestone event honored two decades of progress in tobacco cessation efforts and highlighted the significant impact the Helpline has made in improving the health and well-being of Oklahomans.

Funeral services for Bobby Dameron, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. March 7, 2024 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services for James Leonard Smith, of Sawyer, Okla., were held at 12 p.m. March 1, 2024 at Sawyer Cemetery.

Cynthia Lynn Skinner, affectionately known as Cindy to her loved ones, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on March 2, 2024 in Hugo, Okla. She was born on Sept. 14, 1956 in Sinton, Texas, the daughter of Calvin and Rosemary (Kenny) Karr. Cindy was a nurturing spirit whose warmth touched all who knew her.

Robert Fulton Cobb, a cherished soul known affectionately as Robert, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024 in Paris, Texas. Born in Cullman, Ala., on May 12, 1942 to loving parents Fulton Woodrow and Zula (Ellinburg) Cobb, Robert grew up to be a man marked by his humor, kindness and an unwavering dedication to family and community.

In solemn remembrance of Master Sergeant Howard D. Sumner, USMC retired, aged 87 years of Hugo, Okla. Howard passed away Feb. 28, 2024. Howard was born July 30, 1936 in Non, Okla., to Lois Tollett and Sandford Sumner. Howard joined the United States Marine Corps in 1954 and faithfully served his country until his retirement in 1975 at the rank of Master Sergeant. Howard continued his life of service as commander at VFW Post 8316, where he became a staple in the Hugo community. Every week you could find Howard at the VFW enjoying BINGO with his good friends and community.